Another post about a New Zealand hop variety: Pacific Jade.
It was released in 2004 from the New Zealand Hop Research Program at the HortResearch Center in Riwaka, NZ.
Pacific Jade hops were bred from a New Zealand variety called First Choice and Male Saaz.
Origin: New Zealand
Aroma/Flavor: Fresh citrus, black pepper spiciness, “soft” bitterness
Alpha Acid: 12 – 14%
Typical Usage: Bittering hop
Substitutions: Possibly Chinook or Magnum
Beer Styles: American versions of pale ales especially IPAs.
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